FYI

I spelt immensely wrong in the last blurb, and it has really been bothering me.

Big Day Sunday

I had such a fantastic day, so much happened, I really enjoyed being alive today, so thought I would write while its still "hot".

Firstly, my teen sons, really DONT like me...ha!

I cleaned!!! Got the house ready for guests...I love it when the house is clean, for me its such a good feeling. Jo had her baby shower, and I have included a few pics from it. One is of Jo and Faith, of Amos (my next door neighbour) mother of 12, yes...12!!! Doesn't she look fantastic. GO girl. I have included 2 of our backyard, sorry about washing on line, not good look, but that is my backyard. You can see it in the two pics taken at baby shower.

From there Charity, Katyia of Nic and I went to Donna's from our Bible class for a barbque for Michael Piano, before he leaves. Great night, we ate, we laughed and we sang. I so enjoyed it. The photo from there.

Sunday morning

I must admit, I do not like Friday and Saturday nights. I think it is because of my teenage sons. I could get into all the details, but wont! Last night, Ginny had a house warming at her house. I went, really enjoyed the time I spent there. Peter, 16yrs asked if he could have a few of his friends over...harmless enough. I said, "there had better not be any alcohol!!!" but, felt ok with it, because Steven, 18ys and older ones were out, and I thought he would have no way of obtaining it...Ha! I must be dreaming. When I got home, they were not here. I went to sleep, but was awoken by the guys returning. ( I dont sleep so well on weekends...remember). I got out of bed to see one of them holding a case of beer, and going into a bedroom. I bolted, before they knew it, I had the case of beer (some of which was already missing, I figured, that they had had their share) and was marching back to my bedroom with it. Peter wanted it back, but I said, sure, and I am going to tell all those boy's parents about this. I keep Chris (of Charity) supplied in confiscated beer these days.

I have a few folk around me moving these days. Basma and family just moved to gulf to work. Nadia and Peter are moving, and yesterday, I heard daughter Claire and Phil, are moving house. It has been keeping me super busy, helping these ones, as they all are extremely busy folk.

I actually have been quite physically active of late, which has been a super blessing. I just "feel" so much better. I mowed for over an hour the other day. we have had rain, and our grass is a constant job. God help me, I want to do it all, and get quite frustrated over physical stuff. I see it all, you know, some people DONT!!! especially teen boys!

Steven is off to "schoolies"...what that is: its a week holiday in various locations in each state, for year 12 school leavers. These areas have entertainment and are geared for large amounts of drunken party goers celebrating their end of 12 years of school. He is going with James of charity and chris, and 3 others from his school, and staying in Lauren's aunty's apartment on Gold Coast in Qld. Please keep them all in your prayers for this week. I read in the paper of Friday, about 2 members of the Australian Olympic kyack team were busted with 28,500 extacy tablets ready to be shipped to various schoolie locations. This bothered me IMENSLY!!! Raising teens keeps me so desperate these days...Extreme praise! The enemy walks about as a roaring lion... (can you tell I have been battling of late???) Anyway, greater is He that is in you, than He that is in the world.

Some pics from party at Gin's last night

some pics

We (Chris Charity, Prem, Sara and Anastasia, Rick, Michael Piano and myself) went to a farewell party for Peter and Basma who are moving to Dubai, that Nadia and Peter had organised. Michael played for the occasion, and we got to sing a few of my favourite hymns. I have included some photos. The one with Chris Charity and girls are some of the girls from our Bible classes. another of Anastasia and Nadia's daughter, Isabelle. Donna, her kids and Michael. And Nadia, Charity with Rob, who we met through the biker group on Saturday mornings, he was a detective with the police force, until his bad health changed his life. He is now practically blind, from diabetes....
was a good night

Didn't know you cared!

I received a comment that it was time to update! Ha! Someone must find this somewhat interesting...didn't know you cared. Is it interesting? I often wonder.

Well, no pics. Dont take too many with me in, as I have put on weight since contracting Chronic Fatigue, it is extremely difficult to exercise. You just dont ever feel like it! And dont have the energy to. Anyway, I rejoined Weight Watchers last week. I lost 15kgs years ago, and then became a lecturer, which I really enjoyed, actually, that is where I met Nadia. The Lord showed me to do this. It is a tried and proven way for me. I have been swimming for exercise everyday, I do laps, and sort of aerobics...basically keep moving. Feel so much better. I am tracking everything I eat, which makes me assess what I eat, and plan. I feel in control. Which is great~! wasn't really taking such good care of myself.

So much has happened since last Wednesday. I did housework and went to Weight Watchers on Thursday. Biz, shopping and swam Friday. Saturday with Bikers, and helped Nadia clean upstairs over one of their businesses. Had a great day Sunday, went with Charity, Rick and Liam to see her mother in the retirement village. I took boys to the pool, while Charity and her sisters spent some time with their mum, not a place for the boys. Visited Adam and his girlfriend on way home, he has a house now that he is making into a home. We are on the best relations since he left home...such a victory. He didn't like me there for a few years. I guess, life was not going the way he liked and it was my fault. (Did you know that I cause all the problems in the world...global warming etc) Anyway, it came to pass, Thank You Jesus.

Today? ha! Spent day with Nadia, they are moving house, and I am an expert at that....arent we all?! We visited Basma, who is moving to Dubai, and spent some time helping her. Came home, cleaned kitchen and got dinner ready. Swam and then sat in the middle of an argument between Daniel and Steve. Just cant go there. Lord is just going to have to keep me raised above it. Too much testosterone. Its quiet now, and I feel great! Had some great time out in the pool, you know if you stay perfectly still you can float! It is so peaceful, try it sometime. Just looking up into the sky....

Didn't know you cared!

just hi

The photo is of Steve and Lauren (from school) on way to cocktail party, he has an exciting life that boy. Lauren is not his girlfriend. I dont get into talking too much about the kids and their stuff, as I know that they really dont like it...Just happenings.

Boy, is it hard to remember what I did over the week...think I went for a swim...laps last Friday, besides the biz in the morning. It rained all last week, was nice for a change, cooled the temperature down.

Saturday, was with the over 40 bike club members for their morning tea. And spent afternoon with Nadia and relatives, it was her turn to be with Peter's 94yr old father...did I tell you how they do it...Peter has 9 brothers and one sister. The sister, violet takes care of their father, and the brothers and their families have a roster, and a different brother has pop on the weekends, so violet can do whatever, have a break. Very Godly. Pop is a chain smoker, that is all he lives for...at 94, its amazing he has not had lung cancer.

Sunday, had a wonderful lunch at Willows with Morgan and Vu, plus David, Vicky, Sunny and Christie and all. Morgan was our mechanic about 10 years ago, it was great to catch up with him. He had lead poisoning, and was very sick, and had to completely change his lifestyle. Vu was one of his workers, he now has his own business and takes such good care of our vehicles. He has a beautiful family, he is Vietnamese. He bought about 20kg of meat to the barbque...enough for an army.

Monday...I cleaned! Say no more!!!

Tuesday, I took care of Anastasia, such a pleasure, she is a love. Rick was home from school, just not well. I went out with Chris and Charity to celebrate their b.days. We went to the movies to see "A Night with the King" lastest release, about Queen Esther. Not bad!

Today, my outreach day. Charity and I went on follow up. Visited an owner of a very big security firm here, and another Active member. Always inspiring! and tonight Peter has Jim and another friend from school, Shem over. They are planning on going to the beach tomorrow. They just completed their year 10 exams, and are very relieved.

Anyway, just a summary, nothing profound...

My week so far...

Started off quietly due to my health...what to do??? Go slow.

Went to Willows yesterday for a prayer day, always such a blessing...and things really start to happen for me after them...

Have had some inspiring follow up visits to Nadia, Peter and friends Basma and Peter. Good Word and prayer times with them.

Poor Peter is learning lessons the hard way...a girl at school knocked over his new electric guitar that he has been paying for and still owes $400, and rendered it useless. Tough stuff! God bless Shane, he has worked on fixing it for him. Very encouraging.

The photo is the balsa wood long board that Steven built for his high school certificate exam. Probably sell it. Its way too big.

Nothing else...just a bit of an update

Gold, roses and thorns...

I read this letter this week, and it has been such valuable counsel for me. (Its hard to remember what I did on Tuesday...Ha!) I have not been so on top of it physically, so it has made me move at a slower pace.

I went with Isis, of Suzie to have a cat skan on Thursday morning...not to see IF she has cancer once again, but WHERE. Times with her are deep and very special. She is ready for a miracle or to go home, she has quit struggling. Its up to YOU!!! dear Lord, thy will be done. But WHAT a honey is that girl!!!

I went to visit another "friend" and she has been fighting herself, as her son is very sick and in hospital. Times like these bring you so close to people, as they need to hear of His Wonderful Love, and the fact that there IS a plan, and ALL things DO work together for good.

And this morning once again this counsel helped me, as I explained to a dear one who is on the verge of bankruptcy..the bigger the battle the bigger the victory. We had an ENORMOUS storm last night, and this morning it is bright sunny and so fresh and clean, and I pointed out how beautiful it was, today, after that storm last night, and that is what Jesus does with our battles.

On a lighter note, well....teenage boys, are they light??? HA, no way!!! Steven and all his school mates had a celebratory bar-b-que on Friday night, their exams are finished, their school years are over...at MY place, of course. They all call me Mrs B. Just too many boys, if you have been around it, you will know what I mean! They really are a nice bunch. In the photo is Shane (of Jo), Peter, Steven, James (of Chris and Charity) and a couple from school, they are all at the barbque, eating, as fast as it is cooking.

I just got back from a football presentation with Peter, where he got an award for the best "forward" I think that is a position on the team.

Lots of other stuff happened (HA) but cant remember, will put it up as I do.